KJV ORIGINAL
And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The priest shall bring the bird to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar. The blood shall be drained out at the side of the altar.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the specific steps a priest must follow when offering a bird as a burnt sacrifice to God.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction is part of the detailed sacrificial system God gave to the Israelites after they left Egypt. Birds like doves or pigeons were affordable offerings for people who couldn't afford larger animals like bulls or sheep. These sacrifices were meant to restore the relationship between people and God by covering their sins.
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